Xplorer Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Hey guys, I have always used mono leaders and tippets with no problems, decided today to try Fluorocarbon leader and tippet. I am having a problem with the tippet breaking right at the knot. I have been using the improved clinch knot to attach my flies. The leader and tippet(both Rio) are 5x with size 12 to 16 flies. I really like the way fluorocarbon sinks when nymphing but when I got hung up on the bottom the tippet snapped really easily. I caught a couple of small fish with no problem, but I hooked 2 larger fish, one run and a headshake and they were gone. The tippet keeps breaking at the knot. I did a search and read about less twists of the line in the knot to using water to lube knot instead of saliva. Is there a better knot to attach the fly when using fluorocarbon or should I just stick with mono, even though I really like the way fluorocarbon works nymphing? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swede Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 I had that problem with the improved clinch knot too. I've started using a Cleave knot with alot better success or an orvis knot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulltrout Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 my 2 cents...don't use improved clinch knots as they have a tendency to slip with fluoro...i like to use a non-slip loop knot on the flies and a regular clinch when attaching dropper flies off the bend of point flies...good luck... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gil Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 I've used rio fluro routinely (e.g. weekly) for the past several years with a cliche knot/ saliva. Very few problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conor Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 I use a plain clinch with floro. You need to pay close attention to your knots and use plenty of spit to tighten. I do not have problems. I have got a bum batch of tippet on occasion, but I believe floro doesn't age the same as mono. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyfisher Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Try a Duncan or Uni-knot. 6 wraps for 5X or 4x. Not as easy to tie but stronger are the Kreh and Non-slip loop knots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Pass the tag end of the fluro through the eye twice, then tie the improved clinch. Lots of spit, never pull it dead tight. Never a problem. j Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkbnmn Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 I had the same problem and switch to eugene bend and solved all problems with breakinh knots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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